DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2021: TIRES:SIDEWALL
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V702000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-11-13 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 44Q5 | ||
| Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 760 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured. |
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Consequence:
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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